Program Overview

Student/Alumni Profiles

Background Information About the Program

The mission of the MPH program is to promote the development of behavioral and community health professionals who understand the science, theory, and practice of public health and can apply this knowledge toward the enhancement of health status of communities. The MPH program is designed as a professional degree to prepare behavioral and community health professionals working in public health service as:

practitioners

administrators

supervisors

educators

consultants

researchers

Students will participate in both academic and applied training in health behavior theory, program planning and implementation, program evaluation, health communication, public policy analysis, research, and management.

Why Get an MPH in Behavioral and Community Health at the University of Maryland, College Park?

Ample opportunities to network and gain practical experience in one of the most prolific public health environments nationally!

We offer a rewarding, mentored, public health internship with organizations such as:

US Department of Health and Human Services

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

State and County Government Programs

Health Departments

Non Government Organization's (NGO's)

Health Associations

Non Profit Associations

Students have access to a departmental internship database that includes organizations and contacts that have a history of mentoring DBCH students. Depending on the student’s learning objectives, interests, and career aspirations, there are countless internship opportunities available that will support career goals and provide valuable networking connections.

The MPH program may be completed either full-time or part-time. All classes are held from either 4:00pm-6:45pm or 7:00pm-9:45pm Monday through Friday. The courses offered each semester vary and to get a full listing of current course offerings, go to www.testudo.umd.edu All students must complete their degree within five (5) years in accordance with University of Maryland Graduate School policy. For an outline of required coursework and additional requirements of the program, please go to MPH Program Guidelines (student who entered prior to Fall 2018). For students who entered the MPH program in 2018 and later, please go to 2018 MPH Program Guidelines.